Ten hard moments of art students studying abroad, for art students studying abroad, choosing art to study abroad is also a turning point in life. Turning left into society, turning right to realize dreams, then an unforgettable moment of fighting with art students studying abroad! Classmate, do you still remember?

The Spring Festival is coming, and all kinds of marketing advertisements are aiming at "soaring spirit". Suddenly attracted by a clear current "# The first year of graduation #, fighting with the new world" . Focusing on young people, the whole series of advertisements attracted the attention of many young people with similar feelings in Chongqing subway. Some people stopped to take photos, while others unconsciously looked for their own shadow on it.

Since the "sudden death of Pinduoduo post-90s female employees" incident, there has been a lot of news about the living conditions of young people. No matter whether you are # the first year of graduation # or long after graduation, you will be filled with emotion and reflect on your changes over the years.

Graduation is the first formal identity turning point in life. You will encounter various situations from the workplace to life when you first face the new world, when you first enter the complex society.

For art students abroad

Choosing art to study abroad is also a turning point in life

Turn left to enter the society, turn right to realize dreams

Then the unforgettable moment of fighting with art students abroad

Classmate, do you still remember?

　　 1. Others are preparing for graduation travel while I am working on my portfolio

Most of the students who apply for graduate art study abroad begin to prepare in the second semester of their junior year. Just in time for the upcoming graduation season, many students hope to plan a graduation trip to commemorate their college life before entering work.

However, for the students who are preparing for the application at this time, this period is a critical preparation stage, and it is impossible to have time to travel. So I silently watched everyone reading the travel agency advertisement, sighed and turned back to open the sketchbook.

　　 2. Everyone is getting ready and I am "busy at both ends"

In the last year of college graduation, everyone is busy preparing their graduation project. Students coming in and out of the library are thinking about making the most representative personal work after four years of learning.

The students who are preparing to study abroad in the arts are in a state of "busy work at both ends". They have to come to the organization to take classes and empty their brains to make works collection projects that meet overseas requirements. At the same time, I have to light a lamp and boil oil to prepare my graduation design work. Sometimes I really feel that I am lack of skills. But good, There are also many things worth learning from each other, and the works often created are more distinctive, creative and futuristic.

　　 3. As soon as the project is completed, the brain is hollowed out

Whether it is for the application of this major or for interdisciplinary projects, everyone will experience the stage of digging their brains out for inspiration when they first come into contact with the collection of overseas art works.

Either the inspiration is too powerful to fall, or the brain is dry and there is no way to say anything. This may be the hardest, but after breaking the bottleneck, there will be "another village".

Generally, the instructor of natural light at this stage will advise students to go out more, Don't be tied to the existing framework. See more art exhibitions and expand your thinking on the up homepage of the website. Inspiration still needs to discover the creativity in life. The best source of inspiration is the things you experience or are interested in.

　　 4. Brush your teeth while brushing IELTS

For many art majors, most of their English scores are not very good. To prepare for art study abroad, the language barrier is a must. Therefore, it is a pain for many students to brush IELTS/TOEFL scores.

It's a common problem to be eager to fly when you sit down. But as the exam approaches and the application is getting closer and closer, everyone forced to do business has to seize all available time to prepare for the exam. Not a few people recite words and listen to English while brushing their teeth. I believe that everyone must have a resonance!

　　 5. I am very ordinary. Not all students studying abroad are rich

Many people, especially those who have never known about studying abroad, still believe that those who study abroad are the rich second generation of their families. Now this era is not the past, but now Many countries have scholarship policies for art study abroad, as well as majors free of tuition fees. As long as you are good enough to realize your dream, how can you be hindered by expenses?

Studying abroad in the arts is no longer a matter of huge profits. Students need to make enough efforts during their studies. If they are at home, they can also apply for scholarships, grants and work to subsidize their own expenses if the extracurricular schools allow.

　　 6. When others are playing games, I survey the streets

The most important part of applying for art study abroad, especially in the design category, is the collection of works. A complete collection of works that meets the application requirements is equivalent to 70% success.

　　 In the production of works collection, especially in the UK, the requirements for research and practice process are quite detailed . Therefore, it is inevitable to go to the field and search for and explore in person. Maybe when others are playing games, you have to go all over the street to investigate and find materials that are conducive to the production of portfolio projects. What if there are too many inspirations for works collection? How to screen efficiently?

Take advantage of others' leisure time to learn and practice, and God will surely favor those who strive to make progress.

　　 7. It's so difficult to get a visa after taking the offer

Visa is a necessary procedure for art students to study abroad. Many students will go to the embassy to apply as required before and after they get the offer, but they are rejected for various reasons (incomplete materials, bad mood of the interviewer...).

This made many students very distressed. Previously, due to the epidemic situation, visa applications need to be made in advance, and the limited number of seats is even more difficult.

The latest news is that since US President Biden took office, he has been friendly to foreign students. Four US embassies/consulates including Beijing have opened visa application services Taking F1 student visa as an example, the earliest reservation time in Beijing is February 2, and the earliest reservation time in Guangzhou is May 20.

　　 8. Design thinking different from domestic design and overseas design

Domestic design majors generally pay more attention to practice, which is also to adapt to the domestic design employment market. however Overseas design majors pay more attention to the cultivation of design thinking, and more creative and future conscious designs are more in line with the future needs of design.

This is also the reason why many students choose to study in art, because Overseas design industry is more advanced, and colleges and universities have better educational resources and internship opportunities 。

So in the initial stage of application preparation, the instructor of natural light will Let students change their design thinking and learn more design and creation ideas that meet the requirements of colleges and universities . It is difficult at the beginning. As long as you stick to it, you will be more comfortable with later learning and can integrate into the teaching system of overseas colleges and universities more quickly.

　　 9. British and American stars don't know several overseas universities, but I can know everything

I believe that many students' initial understanding of overseas comes from songs, films and TV plays and stars. People around us are crazy about American TV dramas. They have nothing to do but hum a few rap stars. Since they are preparing to study abroad in the art world, they only know about colleges and majors overseas.

In addition to several top art schools, each major has its own outstanding schools. I can remember all the lists and rankings very well, especially the application requirements of Dream School.

After all, it is not necessary to travel with friends on the way of application, and the hard journey to realize the dream still needs to be ready at all times to get the ideal offer.

　　 10. When the epidemic comes, I only care about the school's DDL

The COVID-19 epidemic is so fierce, especially the situation overseas has been repeated. Everyone in China is concerned about whether to have a holiday or not, and whether to be isolated safely. The most important thing for art students is the submission time of colleges and universities.

In such a special year, the policies of overseas universities are also changeable. The constantly adjusted ddl time and constantly revised application requirements really make the students who apply nervous every day. The epidemic will always pass, but still It is recommended that everyone plan and apply in advance, and try to move forward as soon as possible. Do not delay the submission until near the end, and then rush to catch up with the progress 。

　　 Summary of Art Students Studying Abroad

"Is it hard to apply for art study abroad?"

"If you had to choose again, would you still go?"

"Yes! I have never regretted choosing art to study abroad!"

I believe that this is the aspiration of many students. The road to realize the dream must be full of difficulties, but there will never be a lack of peers.

When we have to fight with the new environment alone, please have courage, keep your original intention, believe in your choice, and make efforts, not be affected by the criticism around you, not afraid of the difficulties ahead, you can definitely find your own exit!

Come on! The darling of the future art industry! I believe you have the determination and courage to set out in full!

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